Mammogram

[EmilyAnderson]

Hey Hey!
Just wondering if anyone has had a mammogram before and happy to provide some insight? I have implants and to say I'm nervous would be an understatement ha.
xxx

 

[Mrs Langtrees]

There is a new mammongram now I dont know the name but am waiting till I see doctor to change mine as the old one hurts and squashes.

 

[Mrs Langtrees]

link not working so taken down this might be it

 

[Tania Admin]

The last mammogram I had was very uncomfortable and it did hurt a little.

 

[EmilyAnderson]

Thank you Mary-Anne!!! I had no idea there was a new 'Smart Curve' method which sounds a little more comfortable. Thank you!
Have found this website WA locations with this new method.

New 3D Mammogram Installed in Mandurah - Global Diagnostics Australia

Global Diagnostics has installed a new Hologic 3D mammography system at the Peel Specialist Centre. This state-of-the-art machine is the only 3D mammogram proven to detect 20-65% more invasive breast cancers than a standard 2D mammogram machine. &n...

www.globaldiagnostics.com.au

 

[EmilyAnderson]

The last mammogram I had was very uncomfortable and it did hurt a little.

Thanks for sharing. I can only imagine the discomfort squashing them like that. The pain factor along with the risk of damaging my implants has definitely been the reason putting it off :|